Getting nervous!

I remember I was very calm and cool until about 45 days before my surgery I got very anxious would cry at the drop of a hat. But that's totally normal just take a deep breath and with every passing day

ditto what ChiSandy said. I would suggest wearing an open front sports-type bra afterwards for a few days. Kind of gives you some compression. They'll probably have you ace-bandaged around your chest when you get out. Ice, pain meds, if needed. You may also want to take a small pillow, if you need it between you and your seat belt riding home and while sleeping. Surgery is always worrisome no matter what kind it is. I remember just trying to be thankful that they were getting it out!!! For me, it was easy peasy. I hope it is for you, too. Good luck!

etnasgrl...I had a sentinel node injection 10 years ago and it was terrible. I was so worried to do it again. I only tell you this because I had 2 nuclear injections friday and they were so much easier now. Doc said they use a smaller gauge needles and a smaller volume compared 5o what ibad before. Really wasn't bad at all, so please don't worry too much. I know that's harder to do ithan it sounds. You'll do great this week. Good energy and prayers headed your way!

I totally understand that feeling . I was fine before my surgery and then 4 to 5 days before it hit me like boom! But take a deep breath it's told ally normal what you are feeling . I would get really irritable and cry at a drop at a hat .. My poor husband didn't know what to do or say to make me happy . I was angry lol... But my BS must have known this would come so she had prescribed me some Xanax and I didn't really take it till those days came .. It's very important to sleep well and go into surgery as relaxed as you can . So if you don't want medication then really just try to meditate , breath, or try anything that calms you ... You'll do fine and we will all be here when you need s 🌹🌹

Etnasgrl, I had my lumpectomy Friday, the 4th. We seem to be in about the same boat as far as our dx, with exception of the grade. I too, was pretty nervous about the nuclear part. The radiologist was very compassionate and had me squeeze the tech's hand when they gave me the injections right around the nipple. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I was pretty good the first couple of days, but have been a little more sore yesterday, and today. I think the tighter the sports bra, the better. I even got up in the middle of the night last night and put on a different sports bra. This afternoon I see the BS again, and hopefully get the final path report. And yes, the nervousness is BACK! Stomach is way too upset! I will pray that you have an easy time of it, and that your news will be good. Sure not the path we would have chosen, especially at this time of year! But, we CAN do it! I will be praying for you today, and tomorrow!

wait, so does everyone get injected around the nipple, or just where your tumor is? *gulp

I had two different injections--the first, guided by ultrasound, was where the core needle “reamer” had been injected for the biopsy, and a radioactive seed was inserted. Like the biopsy, the lidocaine was administered with a needle so fine I barely felt the initial poke and was almost immediately numb. The isotope to “home in on” the sentinel node(s) was injected into the areola--the lidocaine for that one hurt quite a bit more but went numb pretty quickly. They can apply a topical (either cream or ethyl chloride spray like when you donate blood) first if you ask.

LissaAlissa, I actually bought a couple of those binders to wear over my soft bra for a few days after my SNB incision had to be sutured, in order to keep the seroma from enlarging. Gave me a nice waistline. Got them on Amazon.

I had lumpectomy exactly a year ago, and like, summerangel said, the injections I had and guide wire insertion were not done in nipple. With numbing, I did not feel much.

I agree with LisaAllisa about the comfort of the breast binder my surgeon used after surgery. I acquired two so I could wash one while wearing one when dealing with a seroma. Worked well during my 10-session catheter radiation too--I could keep a fleece jacket on during treatments in cold room by just unzipping jacket and opening the front of the binder. I still wear one occasionally under my jammies if I'm feeling cold!!

Etnasgrl, let us know how you're doing. Best wishes for LX tomorrow.

Just had my radioactive injection, not pleasant, but not as bad as I thought. Took less than half an hour. They will do the mapping tomorrow.

etnasgrl, so glad the injection was not bad for you. Good luck on your surgery.

good Mya!! Mine went well too, but the wire placement, not so much. I passed out. Of course. Only me. Ha!

Etna, where are you? Hope you are okay.